Extended Warranty Services on DELL Servers

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. It is the government's intention to award this requirement using FAR Subpart 13.5 procedures. This combined synopsis/solicitation is issued as a request for quote (RFQ). This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The incorporated provision and clauses contained within this solicitation document are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-36, effective 10 September 2009. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered. Prospective offerors must be CCR registered and must complete the ORCA on-line representation or provide a copy of their representation and certification as required by FAR Clause 52.212-3. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 811212 and the small business size standard is $25M. 1. DESCRIPTION: This requirement is for the purchase of extended warranties on 19 DELL servers at 16 Air Combat Command installations located across the continental United States. The warranties are required to support the SPS software suite. Each warranty service shall include all hardware, software, labor, travel, and on-site technical support for one year to include the "4HR 7X24 Service," "Keep Your Hard Drive," and "Platinum Warranty" plans. The individual service tag numbers, the server model numbers, and the required service level is shown in the Statement of Work (SOW) at attachment 1. 2. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The proposed period of performance for this requirement is 28 September 2009 through 27 September 2010. 3. OPTION PERIODS: The award of this contract will also include two, 1-year option periods for the same warranty services contained in the original award. The option periods may or may not be exercised/funded. The proposed period of performance for the option periods are as follows: a.)Option Period 1: 28 September 2010 through 27 September 2011. b.)Option Period 2: 28 September 2011 through 27 September 2012. 4. EVALUATION: Award will be made on the basis of the lowest priced proposal meeting or exceeding technical capability. Contractor shall describe their warranty plan and submit it along with their proposal. Contractor quote shall state cost for basic award period and each optional award period. 5. PROVISIONS and CLAUSES: The following provisions and clauses are applicable but are not all inclusive: a. 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial b. 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items; (a) evaluation will be based on price and proposals that meet or exceed the salient characteristics. c. 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications. Please include a completed copy of the 52.212-3 or complete Reps & Certs at https://orca.bpn.gov/ d. 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items e. 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders-Commercial items (DEVIATION). f. 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options g. 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services h. 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract i. 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests j. 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference k. 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. l. 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items m. 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments n. 252.246-7000 Material Inspection and Receiving Report The clause at AFFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman also applies. (Ombudsman for this acquisition is Mr. Eric Thaxton, 129 Andrews St., Suite 136, Langley AFB, 23665-2769, phone number (757) 764-5371, email address: eric.thaxton@langely.af.mil. 6. GSA or OPEN MARKET: Contractor shall indicate if their quote is open market or on a GSA Schedule (provide specific Schedule number and expiration date).